Action on hearing

Article Abstract:

The various methods of hearing surveillance at work place are discussed some of them being an audiometer, a mobile audiologist, and screening audiometers or 'hearing checkers'. The benefits of hearing surveillance include the identification and protection of employees who are susceptible to Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and the provision of a safety measure in checking that hearing protectors are used and are effective.

Author: Segaran, Seggy
Publisher: Tolley Publishing Company Ltd. (UK)
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2005
Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Electromedical equipment, Audiometers, Usage

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Managing safely

Article Abstract:

The contribution of occupational safety and health management systems to the overall management of risk within an organization is discussed. These systems are vital in terms of ensuring that organizations comply with best practice requirements of business risk management, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility principles, concepts and processes.

Author: Bamber, Lawrence
Publisher: Tolley Publishing Company Ltd. (UK)
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2005
Influence, Corporate social responsibility

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Management, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Company business management
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